About Us
To assist the teacher in the delivery of the curriculum and general management of the classroom.
KEY TASKS
* To assist the teacher by supporting the children with activities in class and contributing to assessment and record keeping.
* To assist the teacher in the supervision of children to ensure standards of work and behaviour are maintained.
* To assist the teacher in helping children to make progress in their learning both in group situations and on their own by, for example:
* pre-teaching essential skills
* clarifying and explaining instructions
* ensuring children are able to use equipment and materials provided
* motivating and encouraging children as required
* helping children to concentrate on and finish work set
* in liaison with the class teacher devising learning activities
* photocopying, duplicating and making teacher and pupil resource materials on occasion
* basic help in arranging displays of work on occasion
4.The establishment of a supportive relationship with the children.
1. Setting up teaching materials in a classroom as directed by the class teacher.
2. Leading interventions in groups and individually.
3. Attending and contributing to regular planned staff/TA meetings and in-service sessions.
4. Any other duties which reasonably fall within the remit of the post, which may be allocated by the headteacher after consultation with the post holder.
Job Details
Are you enthusiastic, love working with young learners and want to make a difference to their education? If so we'd be very pleased to hear from you.
We are a small, friendly infant school looking for a motivated team player who can place children at the heart of what they do to support their learning.
The position is permanent from 4th September 2025 for up to five 6.25 hour days a week (including 1.25 hours a day of midday meal supervision), with a KS1 or reception class. Please specify when applying how many days a week you are able to work.
We would like you to be:
* Ambitious and motivated to support and extend the learning opportunities for all our children under the direction of their class teacher.
* Able to demonstrate yourself as an excellent team player who has high expectations of yourself and others and is passionate about encouraging and stimulating children to achieve success.
* Committed to working in partnership with colleagues and parents to promote excellent learning opportunities for all our children.
We can offer:
* Wonderful engaging children who love learning
* A supportive and collaborative team where everyone feels valued; team members are encouraged to contribute.
* A well-resourced school and learning environment
The hourly rate for the position, which is term time only, is £12.45 (pay award is pending.).
Our school is currently part of the Greenfields Federation with Northolmes Junior School. From 1st September 2025 we will be merging with Northolmes Junior School to form a new all-through soon-to-be-named primary school. We expect to remain on the Littlehaven site until September 2026 when we anticipate moving to the Northolmes site.
Our plan is to interview on Wednesday 11th June 2025 having shortlisted by Thursday 5th June 2025. The closing date for applications is 9.00am Monday 2nd June We reserve the right to close applications for this vacancy early so please submit your application forms as soon as you can.)
You are welcome to visit the school prior to making an application. If you would like to do this please call the office on However, there will be an opportunity to walk round the school if you are invited for an interview.
Application forms and supporting documents are available for download with this advert
All completed applications should be returned by email or posted to the office, Littlehaven Infant School, Hawkesbourne Road, Horsham RH12 4EH
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Littlehaven Infant School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any appointment will be subject to safeguarding checks.
For more information please contact the office at Littlehaven Infant School on
Further Information
Littlehaven Infant School and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.
How to Apply
To apply for this role please download the job description, application form and safer recruiting. Complete the application and safer recruiting forms and ensure that you outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role. Once complete please return this to
Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please feel free to email us or contact us on
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The reference number for this role is SCHO01021.
Job Reference: SCHO01021